Union Minister Chirag Paswan supports a national caste census, indicating a shift in the NDA coalition's stance.

Union Minister & LJP chief, Chirag Paswan, supports a nationwide caste census, believing it would aid the govt in creating effective policies for marginalized castes. As an NDA ally, his endorsement signals a possible shift in the ruling coalition's perspective. Paswan emphasizes that govt schemes are already designed with caste in mind.